03/06/2026
I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel preparing for a first baby. Everywhere you turn there are lists telling you what you need, and it can feel like you’re supposed to buy all the things.
Over the years I’ve developed a pretty minimalist perspective on baby gear… because the truth is, you really don’t need that much.
But diapers?
Those are something you will be using every single day.
When my first son was a baby, I invested in two dozen cloth diapers. It felt like a big decision at the time, but looking back it was one of the best purchases I made. Those same diapers lasted through his entire diapering journey… and then through his two younger brothers as well.
As a doula, I’ve also come to appreciate how cloth diapering pairs beautifully with elimination communication — a practice that simply means tuning into your baby’s cues and offering potty opportunities from early on.
Believe it or not, it’s not nearly as complicated or intimidating as it might sound. In many ways it actually makes parenting easier.
I didn’t learn about elimination communication until my first son was already a toddler, and I remember wishing I had known sooner. I promised myself that with future children, I would try it from the beginning.
When my second and third sons were born, I did just that… and wow. The difference was like night and day. There was far less diaper laundry, much easier settling once I learned their cues, and it felt like such a natural form of communication between us.
If you’re curious about learning more, the account is a wonderful place to start exploring elimination communication.
And I’m so excited to share my new partnership with ! These are hands-down my favorite cloth diapers and truly one of the smartest investments you can make for your baby and the planet.
No judgment here — just sharing options and things I wish more parents knew about earlier.
I’d love to hear from you:
What about cloth diapers or elimination communication feels overwhelming or out of reach for you right now?
